General Ledger Analyst

**Company Description**
Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

**Job Description** Role summary**

As part of the ongoing growth of Experian’s Global Finance Services (GFS) organization, an experienced, motivated and proactive General Ledger Analyst is needed to provide the accounting acumen and reporting required by Experian’s Group Financial Reporting function. This challenging role will be based in Experian’s Global Delivery Centre in Cyberjaya, Malaysia and be part of the Record to Report team (R2R), a key and growing part of the GFS team.

**What you’ll do**:

- Support GL journal related task including preparation of journal entries, ensure journals to be booked in accordance to company policies, collaborate with stakeholders (Finance Controller, Business Finance and FP&A team) in understanding journal submission and supporting evidence.
- Ensure all revenue and cost recognition/deferred journals posting according to IFRS15 accounting standard with supporting evidence.
- Support HFM related task including error validation, half year/year end disclosure following Global timeline, etc
- Analyze and rectify issues or enquiries about GL transactions within the entities supported.
- Be an escalation point for any issues involving month end, quarter, year-end close. Manage issues, escalations and/or exceptional handling requests.
- Stakeholder management includes collaboration with all parties (including Finance Controller, Business Finance, other GFS team, system experts, Group Finance, etc) in handling daily/ ad hoc matters relating to entities supported.
- Preparation & submission of monthly balance sheet reconciliation files e.g. Prepayment, Other Debtors, Accruals, VAT, Accrued/Deferred Revenue, etc, monitoring/clearing aged reconciling items promptly & attend balance sheet review calls with stakeholders.
- Understand and ensure compliance with Experian policies and be the first line of defense/ Gatekeeper of the books.
- Provide support to internal & external Audit process and in accordance to accounting standard. Ensure compliance with all requirements encompassing data integrity and evidence of process and accuracy.
- Perform other responsibilities periodically assigned by line manager to meet financial reporting requirements and/or other projects.
- Drive for improvement & streamline processes within General Ledger function.
- Respond/ handle ad-hoc requests/ divestments/ acquisitions in a timely and professional manner.

**Qualifications** More About You**:

- At least **1.5 year(s) of working experience in General Ledger/audit** are required for this position
- Good and efficient communication skills and time management
- Able to work as a team or individually as required
- Agile towards rapid changes due to business directions
- Ability to work in a high volume, transaction oriented environment.

**Additional Information**
Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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